Workers' Compensation Claim Supervisor

CCMSI

$90K — $100K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of Workers’ Compensation claims handling experience, including full investigation and resolution.
  • 3+ years of supervisory experience managing a team in a claims environment.
  • Proven ability to lead adjusters in a compliance-driven setting.
  • Strong knowledge of California Workers’ Compensation regulations and practices.
  • Active Workers’ Compensation adjuster license in California or SIP required, with potential for licensure.
  • Effective communication skills for professional engagement with all stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with entry- and mid-level WC adjusting workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Review and supervise claim activity to ensure compliance with standards and instructions.
  • Investigate and adjust claims per established practices and laws.
  • Establish and oversee reserves for designated claims.
  • Review and negotiate medical, legal, and invoice estimates related to claims.
  • Authorize claim payments in accordance with established procedures.
  • Negotiate settlements in alignment with claims standards and legal requirements.
  • Assist in managing outside vendors on specified claims.

Benefits

  • 4 weeks PTO plus 10 paid holidays in the first year.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for retirement.
  • Opportunities for internal training and career advancement.
  • Supportive, team-based workplace culture.
Full Job Description
Overview

Workers' Compensation Claim SupervisorLocation: Concord, CA (reporting remotely) Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (PST) Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 (depending on experience)

Job Summary

The Workers' Compensation Claim Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of approximately seven claim professionals while overseeing the investigation, adjustment, and administration of assigned workers' compensation claims. This role manages multiple client accounts spanning various industries and is accountable for delivering exceptional claim service, maintaining client satisfaction, and ensuring adherence to CCMSI Corporate Claim Standards. The position serves as a developmental leadership opportunity for individuals seeking advancement into management. Previous supervisory experience, strong leadership skills, and expertise in workers' compensation claims management are highly preferred. Responsibilities

When we hire supervisors at CCMSI, we look for people-leaders who recognize that every claim impacts a real person’s livelihood, hold themselves and their teams accountable for results, and approach challenges as opportunities to develop others and drive excellence.

  • Review, assign and provide supervision of all claim activity for designated claims to ensure compliance with Corporate Claim Standards, client specific handling instructions and in accordance with applicable laws.
  • Investigate, evaluate and adjust assigned claims in accordance with established claim handling standards and laws.
  • Reserve establishment and/or oversight of reserves for designated claims within established reserve authority levels.
  • Provide oversight of medical, legal, damage estimates and miscellaneous invoices to determine if reasonable and related to designated claims. Negotiate any disputed bills or invoices for resolution.
  • Authorize and make payments of claims in accordance with claim procedures utilizing a claim payment program in accordance with industry standards and within established payment authority.
  • Negotiate settlements in accordance within Corporate Claim Standards, client specific handling instructions and state laws, when appropriate.
  • Assist designated claim staff in the selection, referral and supervision of designated claim files sent to outside vendors. (i.e. legal, surveillance, case management, etc.)
  • Direct handling of designated litigated and complex claims.
  • Provide education, training and assist in the development of claim staff.
  • Review and maintain personal diary on claim system.
  • Supervision of all claim activity for specified accounts.
  • Compliance with Corporate Claim Handling Standards and special client handling instructions as established.
Qualifications Required
  • 10+ years of Workers’ Compensation claims handling experience, including full claim investigation, evaluation, and resolution.

  • 3 or more years of supervisory experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and oversee adjusters in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment while maintaining quality and service standards.

  • Strong understanding of California Workers’ Compensation regulations, claim practices, and compliance requirements.

  • Active Workers’ Compensation adjuster license in California or SIP. If you are not currently licensed, you must have ability to obtain required licensing within allotted time.

  • Effective communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with adjusters, clients, and internal partners.

  • Working knowledge of entry- and mid-level WC adjusting roles and workflows.

Nice to Have
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Industry certifications

  • Experience supporting multiple and various accounts.

  • AIC, CPCU, or ARM preferred
  • Bilingual (Spanish) proficiency — highly valued for communicating with claimants, employers, or vendors, but not required.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • 4 weeks PTO + 10 paid holidays in your first year
  • Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
  • Retirement plans: 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Career growth: Internal training and advancement opportunities
  • Culture: A supportive, team-based work environment

How We Measure Success

At CCMSI, great adjusters stand out through ownership, accuracy, and impact. We measure success by:

  • Quality claim handling – thorough investigations, strong documentation, well-supported decisions• Compliance & audit performance – adherence to jurisdictional and client standards• Timeliness & accuracy – purposeful file movement and dependable execution• Client partnership – proactive communication and strong follow-through• Professional judgment – owning outcomes and solving problems with integrity• Cultural alignment – believing every claim represents a real person and acting accordingly

This is where we shine, and we hire adjusters who want to shine with us.

Compensation & Compliance
  • Compensation: The posted salary reflects CCMSI’s good-faith estimate in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be based on qualifications, experience, geographic location, and internal equity. This role may also qualify for bonuses or additional forms of pay.

  • Visa Sponsorship: CCMSI is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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